Total Joint Replacement

Your Joint Replacement Experts

When you need hip, shoulder or knee replacement surgery, see the specialists at Sanford Health.

Our experienced team of surgeons, physical and occupational therapists and orthopedic nurses care for you before, during and after surgery.

See our joint replacement experts for:

Hip replacement

Knee replacement

Shoulder replacement

Geriatric hip fracture care

Total ankle replacement

Revision of prior joint replacement surgery

After your surgery, you'll benefit from our comprehensive approach to improve your mobility, reduce pain, and return to an active lifestyle. This includes physical and occupational therapy, assistance for you at home if needed, and short- and long-term care.

Why choose Sanford Health for total joint replacement? Because we provide:

A dedicated team of board-certified orthopedic specialists.

Early mobilization to prevent complications from lying in bed.

An on-site therapy gym designed to offer physical therapy close to you.

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Answer Common Questions About Artificial Joints

When do you need surgery? What can you expect? How long will a new joint last? Let the joint replacement experts at Sanford Health answer these and other common questions about the procedures available.

How to Prepare for Your Total Joint Replacement

Learn what to expect before, during, and after your total joint replacement surgery. Watch our video for tips on reducing injury, packing for your hospital stay, managing pain, going home and more.

What to Expect from Center for Joint Success

Meet the team of specialists who will help you prepare for your total joint replacement surgery. Learn how to prepare yourself and your home before your surgery, where to go on the day of your surgery, what your family can expect, and what you can expect from your hospital stay and recovery.

Learn the Benefits of a Frontal Approach

Also known as hip anthroplasty, a total hip replacement is a type of surgery that replaces a patient's hip joint with an artificial one. Your surgeon can approach this procedure from behind the hip, to the side of the hip or from in front of the hip. With an anterior approach the surgery is done from in front of the hip. Total hip replacement with an anterior approach is not an option for everyone, but it can provide an easier recovery for some patients.